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How to get fromSolvang to San Diegoby bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Solvang to San Diego by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    3h 48m

  2. Drive 247.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to San Diegocar247.8 mi
    4h 27m
    $46–66

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    7h 18m
    $171–203

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    7h 40m

  5. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBP - SAN
    6h 43m

  6. Bus, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    7h 9m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    7h 34m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Diego via Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 7h 40m.

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